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Religion

Secondary Department, Center, or Institute

Anthropology

Presentation Format

Individual Oral Presentation

Presentation Type

Course project

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In early anthropological accounts of Hopi weddings, the experience and voice of wedding participants are largely ignored, leading to misrepresentations and the assumption that weddings are static and devoid of religious meaning in contemporary society. Based on a first-hand account of a recent Hopi wedding, I argue that Hopi weddings are an important mode for community bonding and lead to transformative experiences.

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Apr 4th, 10:30 AM

Representation and Modernization in Hopi Weddings and Community

Furman Hall 107

In early anthropological accounts of Hopi weddings, the experience and voice of wedding participants are largely ignored, leading to misrepresentations and the assumption that weddings are static and devoid of religious meaning in contemporary society. Based on a first-hand account of a recent Hopi wedding, I argue that Hopi weddings are an important mode for community bonding and lead to transformative experiences.